Yale University

New Haven, CT · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website

Admission rate: 3.9%; Extremely selective
Average net price: $11,340; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 96%
Median earnings: $118,356; 10 years after enrolling

Yale University is a private nonprofit college in New Haven, CT with 6,758 undergraduates. It admits 3.9% of applicants, and admitted students average 1534 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $11,340 per year ($1,256 for families earning under $30,000). 96% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $118,356 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 3.9%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 51,803; Fall 2023
Admitted: 2,332; Fall 2023
Yield: 70%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing730–780

200800

SAT Math740–790

200800

ACT Composite33–35

136

What Yale University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPAConsidered
College-prep courseworkNot considered
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
Legacy statusConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $91,950; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $69,900

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$1,256
$30–48k$867
$48–75k$854
$75–110k$7,828
$110k+$47,749

Get a personal estimate with Yale University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 96%
Freshman retention: 99%
Median earnings: $118,356; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $11,982; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 6,758
Student–faculty ratio: 5:1
Receive Pell grants: 24%

White31%
Hispanic17%
Black9%
Asian22%

Yale University FAQ

What is Yale University's acceptance rate?+

Yale University admits 3.9% of applicants, which makes it extremely selective.

What SAT score do you need for Yale University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 730–780 on SAT Reading and Writing and 740–790 on SAT Math; the average total is 1534.

What ACT score do you need for Yale University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 33–35.

Is Yale University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Yale University?+

In Fall 2023, 51,803 students applied to Yale University and 2,332 were admitted; 1,641 enrolled.

Does Yale University consider legacy status?+

Yes. Yale University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Yale University require an essay?+

Yale University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Yale University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $91,950 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,340.

What is Yale University's graduation rate?+

96% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 130794 · How we use this data